Interviews

2 weeks ago

Meet Harry – A Young Lad Funding His Football Dreams

Young Harry (12) dreamt of having football goals at his rural school, and he turned these dreams into reality. Harry and his family are die-hard Auckland FC fans, sharing a special love for football that has fostered an unwavering energy...

3 weeks ago

Helen’s Story: All Paths Lead Here

Say Hello to Helen,  Since she was a teenager, Helen has been coaching and supporting people to develop a love of sport.  From gymnastics to volleyball, Helen coached it. First in Australia, and now for 15 years in New Zealand, ...

3 weeks ago

Inaugural Auckland FC Captain Studying at AUT

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is very proud to welcome legendary football star and inaugural Auckland FC Captain, Hiroki Sakai, to its Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, where he has started an MBA with the university on a part-time...

1 month ago

Morris’ Story: All Paths Lead Here

Meet Morris, Morris is the definition of longevity and community service. For the past 29 years, he has volunteered his time to support the running of Birkenhead United AFC.  If there is a job to be done, Morris does it,...

1 month ago

Mangere United’s Story: All Paths Lead Here

Say hello to Jordan, Zachary, Lloyd, Emosi, Epeli, Ulalei, Lily, Tai, Jairus, and Marianne.  These are some of the kids of Mangere United, and part of what makes the club special. Initially started as a club to support the migrant...

2 months ago

Marcelo’s Story: All Paths Lead Here

Nine years ago, Marcelo and his family made the big move from Argentina to New Zealand, bringing with them a love of the beautiful game and a strong sense of community. When the family settled into a home backing directly...

3 months ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men

Auckland FC’s Path to the Pros: 18 Months of the Club’s Talent Development Centre 

Eighteen months since the inception of Auckland FC’s Talent Development Centre, and the pathway designed to support the next generation of Kiwi footballers is starting to bear fruit.   As part of Auckland FC’s foundation, the club announced it would be partnering with...

3 months ago

Jenny Bindon on Coaching Auckland FC Women’s Invitational and the Future of Women’s Football in Aotearoa 

Former Football Ferns goalkeeper Jenny Bindon has been appointed to coach the Auckland FC Women’s Invitational XI when they face eight-time English Women’s Super League champions Chelsea FC at Eden Park on August 8. Ahead of the Women’s Invitational fixture...

8 months ago

Auckland FC’s Youngest Ever Player Signs Pro Contract 

Luka Vicelich will become Auckland FC’s youngest ever professional after signing his first contract with the club.   The 17-year-old also becomes the first player to sign a contract after progressing through Auckland FC’s talent development pathway, an initiative launched to...